


Jordan

Guided

Budget, Camping
Experience Jordanian hospitality and rural life on an adventurous trek through the deserts and wadis of this Middle Eastern gem. Descend through Wadi Dana and the biodiverse Dana Biosphere Reserve, hike through Siq Canyon, and take a 4WD tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wadi Rum. At night you'll sleep under the stars in Bedouin wilderness camps.
From USD 3,500 per person
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Amman, the capital of Jordan. Amman is one of the oldest cities in the world, inhabited since the Bronze Age. Although it is now a modern city, it retains much of its historic character. Overnight in Amman.
Today you will leave Amman early and drive to Wadi Dana for about two and a half hours. The hike starts at Dana Village, 3,937 feet above sea level. As you head west into Dana Valley, the trail descends into the Dana Biosphere Reserve. The reserve has four distinct bio-zones and supports an astonishing diversity of flora and fauna. You may see griffin vultures, hyrax, and copper-blue lizards; if you are lucky, you might glimpse an ibex or a desert fox. Tonight you will camp under the stars at Wadi Ghuweir.
Today you will hike to Furon. This is a steep and challenging section of the route, but extremely rewarding. The track leads up into the mountains through a dramatic valley offering stunning views of the Wadi Araba Desert. In the afternoon you will reach the camp set up by the crew at Furon.
Today you will hike from Furon past Ras Al-Feid to Ghbour Whedat. Witness astonishing views of some of Jordan’s most remote and wild corners. Follow the contours of the Sharah Mountains along Bedouin shepherd paths. The towering peaks of black mountains overlooking the trail and steep drops into the canyons below make this day unforgettable. You will gradually climb up the hills to reach magnificent views over the desert below. Camp overnight at Ghbour Whedat.
After yesterday’s remote hike, today you will start to see signs of human habitation, such as Bedouin camps, sheep pens, and small agricultural plots. You’ll pass by Nabatean ruins, some of which may include wine and olive presses, aqueducts, and other ancient water infrastructure. Finally, you’ll reach Little Petra, believed by archaeologists to be a suburb of Petra where traders traveling along the Silk Road would stay. Stay overnight at a Bedouin camp in Little Petra.
Today you’ll enter Petra through the “back door,” avoiding most of the crowds. Follow a Nabataean route through Wadi Ghurab out of the valley. The trail skirts around the final mountain on a natural rock terrace, which has been improved for the safety of walkers. Even so, it narrows slightly before coming to a hidden plateau high above the awe-inspiring chasm of Wadi Siyyagh. Just ahead is The Monastery, carved into the cliff face. Follow the Nabataean steps into ancient Petra. Your route then takes you through Wadi Muthlim (weather dependent) to Wadi Musa. Overnight in Petra.
After breakfast, you’ll again head to the Nabatean “Red Rose City” of Petra. Enter through Siq Canyon, a half-mile-long, narrow gorge, flanked by 260-foot cliffs. Explore the hundreds of elaborate rock-cut tombs, the treasury, sacrificial altars, Roman-style theaters, temples, and colonnaded streets of this massive UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later you will be transferred to Wadi Rumfor a 4×4 jeep adventure, following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia. Discover rock inscriptions, majestic views of mountains and landscapes, and narrow gorges. Overnight at a Bedouin camp in Wadi Rum.
After breakfast, you will proceed to theDead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. With its high salt content, it is virtually impossible to swim in the viscous waters of this sea, which is 1,461 feet below sea level. After floating, pamper yourself with some Dead Sea mud and soak up some sun before heading back to Amman.
Unfortunately, all great things must come to an end. Make your way to the airport in Amman for your departing flight.
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Discover Jordan in a week, visiting some of its highlights including Amman (2 nights), Petra (2 nights), Wadi Rum (1
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